Hiring People. Not CVs.

Your next role should feel like it fits - not just look good on paper.

You're tired of applying to "exciting opportunities" that turn out to be corporate jobs with startup branding. Or startups that sound amazing until you realise the founder's a nightmare.

At HFBAC (Hiring For and Building Awesome Companies), we only work with companies we'd work for ourselves.

Growing businesses (5 to 50 people) where:

  • Your ideas actually get heard (and acted on)
  • You'll work directly with founders who care about building something real
  • Every project you ship makes visible impact
  • Teams are small enough that you're not just a number
  • The bureaucracy hasn't taken over yet

We don't just match your CV to a job description.

Before we introduce you to any company, we've already tested for chemistry. We ask about working styles, values, how teams make decisions, and what matters to you beyond salary and job title.

Because impressive companies with toxic cultures aren't opportunities - they're 12-month mistakes.

What we look for in candidates:

You don't need to be perfect. But you need to be honest about what you want and what you're actually good at.

We work with people who:

  • Want to build things, not maintain things (there's a difference)
  • Can handle ambiguity without needing a 47-step process manual
  • Prefer small, focused teams over corporate departments
  • Care about the mission, not just the pay cheque (though competitive pay matters too)
  • Are excited about growth - but realistic about the chaos that comes with it

How this works:

  1. Register with us - tell us what you're looking for (and what you're definitely NOT looking for)
  2. We find the fit - when we're working with a company that matches your working style and values, we'll reach out
  3. Chemistry screening - we test for fit before wasting anyone's time with interviews
  4. You decide - meet the team, ask the hard questions, see if it feels right

We only introduce you to companies where we genuinely think you'd thrive.

If we don't have the right match for you right now, we'll tell you. We won't send your CV to 15 companies hoping something sticks.

Life's too short to work somewhere that drains you.

Ready to find a company that actually fits?

 

how can we help you?

next career move

We're specialized recruiters for small and medium-sized businesses, connecting you with roles that truly fit. We get to know you beyond your CV, offering personalized attention and insider insights into our client companies. Explore our current vacancies and discover the difference.

entrepreneurial

Thrive in a fast-paced, entrepreneurial environment? Our client companies share a common thread: they're all driven by an entrepreneurial spirit. If you enjoy working in smaller teams (typically under 50 people) where your ideas have a real impact, you'll feel right at home here.

people, not cv's

Your CV is a starting point, but it doesn't tell the whole story. We go beyond the resume to understand who you are and what you can bring to our client companies. We're interested in your potential, your cultural fit, and the impact you can make on a team. So, tell us about yourself! We're excited to learn more about you.

Here is a selection of our vacancies